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T 16 - Double Defense PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Wasswa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tom the outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wasswa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to assassin muse. Jonah Wasswa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jonah Wasswa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, tom the outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the outlaw shoots in and drives through. Wasswa sprawls well.
Wasswa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the outlaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Wasswa lands an impressive looking overhand right. the outlaw doesn't seem phased though.
the outlaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wasswa looks to land a left hand but the outlaw moved out of range nicely.
the outlaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasswa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonah Wasswa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the outlaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wasswa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasswa throws a body punch but the outlaw moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wasswa misses the target.
the outlaw takes one on the button.
Wasswa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
the outlaw tries to clinch but Wasswa is having none of it.
Wasswa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasswa misses with a combination
and the outlaw counters with a single leg into guard. Wasswa didn't expect that.
Wasswa pulls the outlaw in close to prevent any damage.
the outlaw wants to pass the guard but Wasswa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the outlaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
the outlaw throws a strike but Wasswa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wasswa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wasswa won't allow the outlaw to sweep him here.
Wasswa drops back, looking for a kneebar! the outlaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. the outlaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from the outlaw!
The strikes coming from the outlaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
the outlaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wasswa wants to control but the outlaw postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasswa pushes the outlaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, the outlaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
the outlaw stands up and beckons Wasswa to his feet.
the outlaw shoots for a takedown but Wasswa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the outlaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wasswa swivels and escapes.
Jonah Wasswa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tom the outlaw.
the outlaw walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the outlaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wasswa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
the outlaw darts in trying to clinch
and Wasswa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wasswa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. the outlaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasswa.
the outlaw wants to control but Wasswa is keeping busy.
Wasswa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasswa trying to pass the guard but the outlaw defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Wasswa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wasswa scores with a shot to the body.
Wasswa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
the outlaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
the outlaw is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
the outlaw jumps guard but Wasswa stands there with the outlaw around his waist. the outlaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the outlaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wasswa just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jonah Wasswa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tom the outlaw.
the outlaw has a couple of punches blocked by Wasswa.
Wasswa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wasswa goes for a takedown in the clinch but the outlaw prevents it.
Wasswa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the outlaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wasswa throws a head kick but the outlaw moves out of range.
A head kick by Wasswa misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wasswa connects with a body shot.
Wasswa missing with a left hand there. the outlaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
the outlaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wasswa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasswa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wasswa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wasswa is looking for a kimura here.
Wasswa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, the outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wasswa stalling away here and it's allowed the outlaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the outlaw tries to strike from the bottom.
Wasswa drops back, looking for a kneebar! the outlaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. the outlaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from the outlaw!
the outlaw throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wasswa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
the outlaw stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the outlaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasswa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasswa tries to kick the outlaw off but the outlaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wasswa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the outlaw content to control rather than advance.
the outlaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wasswa's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the outlaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonah Wasswa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wasswa scores with a takedown into the outlaw's guard.
the outlaw keeping moving, preventing Wasswa from controlling successfully.
Wasswa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! the outlaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wasswa, into his guard.
the outlaw wants to control from the top but Wasswa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the outlaw looking to sit in guard and control but Wasswa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the outlaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasswa manages to get himself to full guard.
the outlaw wants to pass the guard but Wasswa is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wasswa keeping moving, preventing the outlaw from controlling successfully.
the outlaw wants to stand and escape but instead Wasswa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wasswa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! the outlaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! the outlaw has escaped and now he's on top!
the outlaw wants to control from the top but Wasswa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the outlaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wasswa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wasswa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wasswa!
Jonah Wasswa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wasswa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, the outlaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wasswa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wasswa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
the outlaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
the outlaw tries to escape but Wasswa is in control.
the outlaw is looking to regain half guard here but Wasswa keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the outlaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasswa off and has taken his back!
tom the outlaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wasswa trying to get back to his feet but the outlaw is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonah Wasswa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wasswa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonah Wasswa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bono Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bono Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Behr blocks a jab.
Behr connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
It looks like Bono Smith has been cut.
Behr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Behr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Behr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Behr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behr misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Behr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Behr tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Behr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Behr throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Behr, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Behr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Behr throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Behr is one step ahead there.
Behr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Behr wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Smith's closed guard. He's half up but Smith has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Smith pivots and extends the arm, Behr falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Smith! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bono Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten comes to the ring accompanied by Apoptygma Berzerk - Fade to Black. Bill Harmon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ras Butten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Harmon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmon wants to land a leg kick but Butten is out of range.
Harmon swinging wildly here.
Butten throws out a leg kick but Harmon moves out of range and Butten only half commits.
Butten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harmon on the side of the head.
Butten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harmon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harmon!
Butten doesn't manage to clinch there - Harmon circles away.
Butten thows a body shot but no joy.
Harmon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butten tries to clinch there but Harmon circles away.
Butten feints and as Harmon raises his hands in defense, Butten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harmon wants to stand up but Butten is controlling him.
Harmon looking to control.
Butten is looking to work some ground and pound but Harmon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butten defends it easily.
Harmon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butten.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harmon is trying to control the position but Butten postures up.
Butten wants to pass the guard but Harmon is keeping the position.
Butten trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harmon wants to clinch but Butten slips to the side
and Butten counters with a head kick.
Harmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Butten pulls Harmon into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Butten is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Harmon frees his head nicely. Oh but Butten has switched to an armbar! Harmon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ras Butten!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Raymonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke comes to the ring accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Ross Clarke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Raymonds!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke shoots in for a double leg but Raymonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymonds sprawls well. Raymonds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymonds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clarke.
Raymonds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clarke prevents Raymonds from getting back to his feet.
Raymonds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymonds punching from mount but Clarke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clarke throwing hammer fists to the chest of Raymonds. What's that going to do exactly?
Raymonds punching from mount but Clarke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raymonds sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raymonds is landing with some decent strikes but Clarke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raymonds looking to finish with strikes here!
Clarke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Raymonds.
Raymonds punching from mount but Clarke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clarke gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raymonds misses with a head shot. Clarke uses the momentum to regain guard.
Clarke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clarke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raymonds's head.
Clarke looks to land a strike but Raymonds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clarke throws and elbow that misses. Raymonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clarke's guard. Nice move by Raymonds!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymonds throws and elbow that misses. Clarke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raymonds's guard. Nice move by Clarke!
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke distracts Raymonds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raymonds keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Clarke throws a strike but Raymonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raymonds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raymonds throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Raymonds throws and elbow that misses. Clarke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raymonds's guard. Nice move by Clarke!
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymonds wants to stand but Clarke is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Clarke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymonds is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Raymonds circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raymonds stuffs the takedown.
Raymonds lands a high kick!
Raymonds misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymonds misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raymonds.
Raymonds is looking to clinch.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Raymonds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raymonds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymonds lands with a kick to the temple. Clarke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clarke.
Nice takedown defense from Raymonds. No joy for Clarke on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raymonds. Raymonds obviously looking to wear him down.
Raymonds stalks Clarke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clarke's face. Clarke staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raymonds can pounce on him.
Clarke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raymonds can pounce on him.
Raymonds misses with a wild combination.
Clarke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raymonds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarke's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymonds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raymonds lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke avoids the head kick by Raymonds.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Raymonds shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raymonds, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Raymonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Raymonds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Raymonds as Clarke shoots in.
Raymonds misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raymonds moves away.
Clarke shoots in but no luck this time.
Raymonds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarke's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Raymonds scores with a four punch combination!
Clarke misses with a combination
and Raymonds counters with a nice body shot.
Raymonds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt
and Raymonds counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raymonds lands a big head kick that sends Clarke tumbling to the mat! Raymonds takes a step backwards and waves Clarke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clarke is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raymonds.
Daniel Raymonds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymonds lands a big head kick that sends Clarke tumbling to the mat! Raymonds takes a step backwards and waves Clarke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raymonds rushes Clarke with punches - Clarke moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Clarke goes down! Raymonds follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Raymonds!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Munroe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Munroe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray digs a good body shot into Munroe's ribs.
Munroe looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Munroe wants to clinch.
Munroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Rex Munroe has been cut.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munroe misses the body punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Munroe scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Munroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munroe is trying to break free.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munroe throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Munroe only half commits.
Murray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murray tries to stand but can't do so whilst Munroe controls his leg.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murray is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Munroe manages to get to full guard.
Munroe is working an open guard so Murray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Munroe wants to clinch
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray tries to bum rush Munroe with a series of wild strikes but Munroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munroe tries to clinch but Murray moves away
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
Munroe throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munroe loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Munroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Munroe avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munroe throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex Munroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munroe at a distance.
Munroe looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws a nice head kick!
Munroe throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munroe throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Munroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Munroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munroe circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe walks into a jab.
That has opened up Rex Munroe's cut even more.
Munroe throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murray!
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munroe on the side of the head.
Munroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Munroe walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Munroe.
Murray keeps control of Munroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munroe uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Munroe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray wants to stand up but Munroe is controlling him.
Munroe wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Munroe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Munroe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murray misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Munroe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Munroe.
Murray moves away from the strike by Munroe.
Munroe throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Munroe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray.
Munroe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munroe's guard.
Munroe keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray wants to stand but Munroe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe is trying to keep Murray in close.
Munroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.
Murray wants to control from the top but Munroe keeps moving.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Munroe looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Munroe lands a with a good body shot.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Munroe off the ropes and back into rage.
Munroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a takedown into side control.
Murray stands up.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Munroe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munroe with a nice cross.
Munroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munroe.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Munroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Leee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Munroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munroe takes one to the chin there.
Munroe misses with the combination.
Munroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munroe won't be happy with that.
Murray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munroe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Murray.
Murray tries to stand but Munroe is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munroe is trying to improve his position.
Munroe trying his best to control but Murray has mounted him.
Murray unloads with some shots from mount but Munroe bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray looking to control but Munroe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Munroe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rex Munroe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray looks to land a combination but Munroe avoids it well.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray cracks a nice hook into Munroe's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Munroe as he connects with a hook.
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munroe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murray working the ground and pound but Munroe is defending the strikes.
Murray stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munroe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murray preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munroe is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Murray wanted to stand there but Munroe had control of the position.
Murray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munroe has control of Murray's left arm, preventing Murray from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe has a closed guard, preventing Murray from standing up.
Munroe keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Munroe throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray looks for the body kick but Munroe saw that one coming.
Murray walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Munroe misses its intended target.
Leee Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rex Munroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munroe throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Munroe swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munroe can do to turn this around?
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munroe throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Munroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Munroe.
Munroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray clinches with his opponent.
Murray tries to pull guard but Munroe holds him up against the ropes and eventually Murray drops back down to his feet.
Murray has Munroe pressed against the ropes, preventing Munroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munroe moves away.
Munroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munroe.
Donk. Murray catches Munroe right on the button with a cross.
Munroe avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray slips under a jab from Munroe.
Munroe clinches but Murray breaks the clinch
and Murray counters with a left and a right that stings Munroe.
Leee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leee Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leee Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
David fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
David is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is trying to keep Gracie in close.
David pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. David sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
David makes his way to full guard. A much better position for David.
David looking to control.
David controlling the position.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now David is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David preventing the sweep.
David slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
David has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
David looking to control and managing it successfully.
David punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding David's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cross David just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and David counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cross David will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in David's half guard.
David wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
David trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
David slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Gracie stops David from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
David gets in close and instigates a clinch.
David misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
David prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie wants a takedown.
David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
David turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and David manages to end up in side control.
Gracie is not content to let David control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck David off but David is having none of it.
David staying calm.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
David throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
David cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Cross David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
David is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
David throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
David swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into David's guard.
David trying to control the position.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross David dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
David doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
David is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cross David just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
David doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. David won't be happy with that.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt David will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
David is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
David is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on David's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
David tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. David defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. David manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is adopting a defensive guard.
David working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
David trying to control the position.
Cross David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cross David just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
David closes the distance and clinches.
David prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
David trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed David into the ropes.
David stalling in the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Roger Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but David avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svenderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashadabad Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashadabad Patel is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashadabad Patel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva blocks a head kick by Patel.
Patel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patel scores with a head kick.
It looks like Svenderson Silva has been cut.
Silva avoids the head kick by Patel.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patel swivels and escapes.
Patel throws a head kick that misses.
Silva blocks a head kick by Patel.
Silva avoids the head kick by Patel.
Patel shoots and misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Patel looks gassed!
Patel takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patel.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patel throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patel tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Patel is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patel stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Patel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svenderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Patel circles away.
Patel throws a lazy head kick
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva is working for takedown but Patel is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Patel breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patel smiles and moves away.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patel is looking for a sweep.
Patel wants to control but Silva postures up.
Patel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Patel is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva trying to control the position but Patel is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva just content to control the position.
Silva working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Svenderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva wants to clinch up but Patel keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patel throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Patel's guard now.
Patel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva stands and throws Patel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Patel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Patel.
Patel stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Patel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patel throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva working away.
A lull in the action here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Patel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Patel isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Patel tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Patel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svenderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick by Patel misses
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Patel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Patel throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Patel misses with an uppercut.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patel swivels and escapes.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva lands a head kick. Patel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Patel lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Patel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patel working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patel manages to break the clinch.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Patel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svenderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patel throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
A head kick by Patel misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Patel working hard to break the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Patel misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva tries to clinch but Patel is having none of it.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Patel throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashadabad Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Patel is having none of it.
Patel throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Patel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva shoots in but Patel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patel throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Patel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva stands and throws Patel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patel is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patel tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Svenderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svenderson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to control but Patel is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svenderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svenderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcel limonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marcel limonka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, marcel limonka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows limonka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
limonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
limonka tries to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling from the bottom.
Fitzgerald has his feet on limonka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
limonka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but limonka persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from limonka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
limonka avoids a punch combination nicely.
limonka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larry Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of marcel limonka.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and limonka falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abu.
Abu slips under a jab.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Abu backs away looking to recover.
Otway misses with a wild combination.
Abu tries a head kick but it misses.
Otway tries a head kick but it misses.
Abu throws a head kick but Otway moves out of range.
Otway throws a right and a left that Abu avoids nicely.
Otway dodges the punch combination from Abu.
Otway misses with a hook to the body
and Abu counters with a right hand to the body.
Abu just misses with a punch to the body.
Otway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abu.
Abu throws a big shot that misses.
John Otway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abu counters with a big head kick but Otway shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otway misses with a combination
and Abu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abu looks to score with a jab to the body but Otway is just out of range.
Abu stalks Otway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Otway's face. Otway staggers backwards, shaken.
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abu counters with a nice body shot.
Otway keeps the fight on the outside.
Otway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Otway thinking.
Otway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abu counters with a head kick. That will keep Otway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Otway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abu.
Abu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otway.
Nice cross by Otway.
Abu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu moves in looking to clinch but Otway pushes him off.
Otway connects with a nice looking jab.
Abu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otway misses with a combination
and Abu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Otway looks gassed!
Abu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abu. That's going to slow Otway down.
Abu closes the distance and pushes Otway back into the ropes.
Knees to the body from Abu.
Otway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abu pushes Otway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Otway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otway blocking some punches.
Otway blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Abu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Otway is keeping busy.
Abu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abu misses with an uppercut. Otway saw that one coming.
Otway misses with a combination
and Abu counters with an inside leg kick.
Otway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Abu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otway cracks Abu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Abu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Otway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abu checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abu - that will leave a mark!
Otway moves out of range as Abu throws a body kick.
Otway misses with a series of wild punches.
Otway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abu. Abu obviously looking to wear him down.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Abu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Abu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abu.
A head kick misses from Abu.
Otway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Otway ducks under a wild hook from Abu.
Abu thows a body shot but no joy.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Abu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hizkeel Abu dominated that round.
That's time! Abu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otway misses with a double jab
and Abu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Otway's knee momentarily.
Abu connects with a nice looking jab.
Otway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abu staying out of range there.
Abu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otway.
Some wild striking there from Otway.
Abu checks a leg kick.
Abu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Otway if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abu. That's going to slow Otway down.
Otway takes one to the chin there.
Otway throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle, before Abu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Otway's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Abu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hizkeel Abu!
Hizkeel Abu retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chay Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: As I Lay Dying - Through Struggle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Brannigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chay Willis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Willis lands a body shot.
Willis scores with a jab to the body.
Willis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brannigan misses with a low kick.
Willis lands with a nice body punch.
Willis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brannigan.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brannigan defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Willis clobbers Brannigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brannigan moves forwards but Willis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chay Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan gets caught flat footed, as Willis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brannigan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Brannigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
Brannigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brannigan tries to get out of the position.
Willis distracts Brannigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Brannigan has wrist control.
Willis works over Brannigan with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis throws a big right hand that misses.
Willis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brannigan's guard.
Brannigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brannigan is in trouble now - Willis has advanced to mount!
Brannigan tries to hold on but Willis postures up.
Willis has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brannigan's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is desperately trying to improve his position but Willis has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Brannigan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brannigan is squirming around, avoiding Willis's attempts to control the action.
Willis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Willis scoring with strikes but Brannigan is staying in there.
Willis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Willis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brannigan hang on?
Willis with the ground and pound from mount.
Willis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brannigan wants to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Willis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Willis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Willis lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brannigan is in a horrible position here. Willis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brannigan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Willis lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Willis landing strikes from the mount.
Willis lands a heavy elbow.
Willis cracks Brannigan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Willis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brannigan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chay Willis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Willis circles away.
Willis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brannigan's head.
Willis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brannigan.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
Brannigan tries to score with a low kick but Willis moves his leg out of the way.
Willis stuns Brannigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brannigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brannigan.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.
Willis swings for the body but Brannigan moves out of range.
Willis keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannigan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Brannigan tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a front kick aimed at Willis's knee but Willis avoids it well.
Brannigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Brannigan is just out of range.
Alex Brannigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Willis blocks the low kick.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Willis avoids a kick to the body.
Brannigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis looks to land a combination but Brannigan avoids it well.
Willis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brannigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brannigan manages to avoid it.
Brannigan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Willis scores with a punch to the head.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brannigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Willis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chay Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brannigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Willis scores with a three punch combo!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brannigan, right into the meat.
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brannigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brannigan throws a chopping leg kick but Willis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Willis blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Brannigan.
Chay Willis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brannigan throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Brannigan tries to score with a low kick but Willis moves his leg out of the way.
Willis moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannigan ducks under a wild hook from Willis.
Brannigan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Willis blocks the leg kick.
Willis misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Willis - just one landing.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Willis pushes him off.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannigan moves away.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannigan moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willis.
Willis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brannigan rather than just go for the knockout.
Willis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Willis throws a body punch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Willis takes a swing at Brannigan's ribcage but misses.
Willis jabs at Brannigan's body.
Willis misses with a hook. Brannigan ducked under it nicely.
Willis throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Brannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Willis.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Willis circles away.
Brannigan misses with a kick to the body.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Brannigan. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
Willis moves out of range as Brannigan throws a body kick.
Brannigan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Willis circles away.
Brannigan tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brannigan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brannigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Willis swinging wildly here.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brannigan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brannigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brannigan lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Brannigan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannigan moves away.
Brannigan slips a straight right by Willis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis digs a good body shot into Brannigan's ribs.
Willis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Willis takes a swing at Brannigan's ribcage but misses.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Brannigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brannigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Willis misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brannigan manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Brannigan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Willis connects with a jab.
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Willis's front leg but catches the back leg as Willis tries to avoid it.
Willis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannigan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Brannigan lands a head kick!
Brannigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannigan thumps Willis with a low kick.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a front kick that sends Willis stumbling back into the ropes.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brannigan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.
Brannigan thows a body kick. Willis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis moves out of range of the body kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brannigan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis has Brannigan pressed against the ropes.
Willis tries for a takedown but Brannigan manages to get underhooks.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but Willis blocks it.
Willis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brannigan regains guard immediately.
Brannigan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan had his way with Chay Willis in that round.
That's time! Brannigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Willis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brannigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Brannigan.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Brannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan moves into the clinch.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Willis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Willis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brannigan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
Willis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan lands an elbow just above Willis 's eye.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but Willis blocks it.
Brannigan blocking some punches.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Willis cracks Brannigan with a nice body shot.
Brannigan stops a takedown attempt from Willis.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
Brannigan lands a damaging elbow.
Willis misses with a body punch.
Brannigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Willis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannigan slowing the pace effectively.
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Willis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chay Willis.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
Brannigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Willis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Willis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brannigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Willis's defenses.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
Willis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Willis.
Willis working aggressively here.
Willis working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
Brannigan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willis's efforts to push away.
Willis goes for a takedown attempt but Brannigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brannigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Willis checks it.
Willis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willis wants to pass to mount but Brannigan is defending the position.
Brannigan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brannigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Willis throws a strike but Brannigan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brannigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Brannigan preventing the sweep.
Willis pulls Brannigan in to control the position.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brannigan manages to get himself to full guard.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brannigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Alex Brannigan retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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